Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 03/11/2022 12:07 PM EST
COUNCILWOMAN DR. BARBARA SHANKLIN
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Dr. Barbara Shanklin District 2 Councilwoman 601 West Jefferson Street City Hall, 1st Floor Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-1102 Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov
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Latest News from Mayor Fischer and the City of Louisville
Mayor rallies community for 2022 Give A Day, annual service program that is a full month this year
Partner agencies creating a multitude of volunteer opportunities through April
LOUISVILLE, KY (March 9, 2021) – Mayor Greg Fischer today joined representatives from Metro United Way, Jefferson County Public Schools, GE Appliances, Brown-Forman, YouthBuild Louisville and a variety of volunteers and nonprofit organizations to announce the 2022 Mayor’s Give A Day, a Celebration of Service with support from Metro United Way.
This year’s Give A Day is a full month of giving, beginning April 1 through April 30, 2022.
“Today is a little bittersweet,” Mayor Fischer said, noting that it’s his last year announcing plans for the annual celebration of service, but how proud he is leading a city that embraces compassion as an action word.
“When I took office in 2011 and described compassion as one of our core city values, some folks were doubtful,” the Mayor said. “But over the past 11 years, Louisvillians have stepped up and today, this city-wide celebration of service, which humbly began as a single day of service, is now a month-long event. My hope is that we’ve inspired our community to ensure the success of Give A Day will continue long into the future.”
Give A Day started as a one-day service opportunity in 2011, and then grew to a week, and in 2019, it spanned 10 days, setting records each year for volunteers and acts of compassion – a total of 235,000 in 2019. Since 2011, Give a Day has amassed 1.3 million acts of compassion.
With support from Metro United Way and community organizations throughout the city, hundreds of volunteer opportunities will be available for this year’s Give A Day. Group and individual projects will be offered; some may be virtual, while others will be in-person.
Metro United Way supports the volunteer engagement platform for the Mayor’s Give A Day by connecting those who need help with those who want to help.
"Metro United Way is proud to once again serve as the backbone of Mayor’s Give A Day, a Celebration of Service by connecting volunteers to meaningful opportunities in creating a stronger, more equitable community," said Adria Johnson, President and CEO of Metro United Way. "No matter how much or little time you have to give, there is a way for you to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors."
A sampling of this year’s projects and initiatives include:
Thousands of volunteers will come together throughout April to pick up litter and beautify the city through the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup, one of the largest Give A Day service projects. All cleanup group participants will receive Brightside litter bags and gloves. Residents also can organize their own clean-ups on streets and in neighborhoods with family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Brightside has rallied more than 103,000 volunteers during the Mayor’s Give a Day celebrations.
The 10th Annual WE Day Kentucky Celebration will take place April 20. This event has, in the past, drawn some 2,400 students and teachers to The Kentucky Center for a celebration of students' commitment to service, and over 4,000 for the WE Walk for Compassion. This year's celebration be a virtual/in person hybrid event at Paristown Point, with 150 students onsite and a livestream reaching 10,000 students throughout Kentucky. This year’s Call To Action will focus on the well-being of youth affected by the devasting tornado earlier this year in Western Kentucky.
Louisville Pride Foundation, which is opening the first LGBTQ+ Center in the Louisville area, will have several projects involving painting, landscaping, and other renovation and beautification work.
Love the Hungry will host a food packaging event with 100+ participants assembling 20,000 meal kits for children and families assisted through Operation Ukraine in Poland. For the past 10 years, Love the Hungry has hosted more than 40,000 volunteers of all ages who have helped create 7.5 million fortified meals shared with families vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition across the world. This includes 600,000 meals packaged during the Mayor's Give A Day celebrations.
Habitat for Humanity will host a “spring cleaning” in the Russell community, and Molo Village will host a clean-up at the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at 1225 W. Jefferson in preparation of a renovation project.
Young Authors Greenhouse will plant a Poetry Garden in celebration of Poetry Month. Volunteers will distribute yard signs of poetry written by Greenhouse authors for “planting” at locations across Louisville.
The Salvation Army will host a "Block Party," where people experiencing homelessness can pick up free socks, underwear, toiletries, and non-perishable food items. There also will be grilled hotdogs, smores, music, and a variety of outside games at the event.
The Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville (BIA) will build a house in one day that will be delivered to a family affected by the deadly tornado in Western Kentucky earlier this year.
St. Bernadette Diaper Bank and the city’s Office for Women will have a diaper supply drive. Nearly 1 in 3 families lack resources for diapers, a challenge that disproportionately impacts women, who, because they cannot afford diapers, may be unable to send their kids to daycare, suffer higher rates of postpartum depression or lack of attachment with their child. St. Bernadette Catholic Church offers the only diaper bank in Kentucky, located in a donated warehouse space on Poplar Level Road. They distribute diapers to 13 agencies, amounting to about 100,000 diapers a year.
The American Red Cross blood supply remains vulnerable. You can help by scheduling a blood or platelet donation to help ensure patients receive the care they need. Make an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Companies and organizations of all sizes will have employee teams in action during Give A Day, including GE Appliances and Brown-Forman.
“Give A Day is really a community-wide effort and that absolutely includes our private-sector, which provides so many of the volunteers that make these projects a reality that improve the lives of people in our city,” said the Mayor.
"For over 150 years here at Brown-Forman, giving back has been important to us, especially in our hometown. Encouraging our employees to volunteer where they live and work contributes to a robust and vibrant community for everyone," said Jill Horn, Director Global Community Relations, Brown-Forman.
“GE Appliances has been part of Mayor Fischer’s Give a Day from the beginning. This partnership Louisville Metro Government and Metro United Way allows our employees and other businesses in our community to come together to support non-profits, create possibilities for increased impact and come together as a community to make good things, for life.” Allison Martin, Senior Director of Citizenship and Digital Communications, GE Appliances, a Haier company
Another critical component of Give A Day is the involvement of Louisville youth. Since the start, Jefferson County Public Schools students and teachers have joined thousands of private and Catholic school students for service projects during Give A Day.
“We are grateful that each year, JCPS schools and thousands of students benefit from the selflessness of Louisvillians who step up to volunteer as part of the Mayor’s Give A Day initiative,” said JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio. “It’s also a great opportunity for our students and staff to show their appreciation by giving back to the community that so often steps up and supports them.”
The Mayor also recognized Kentucky Derby Festival (KDF) for its work galvanizing Louisville’s community spirit and attracting and organizing great volunteers. This year, KDF will offer an opportunity for one volunteer to win a special Festival gift package, including a framed 2022 Derby Festival Official Poster and a $100 gift card for Derby Festival merchandise. Individuals must register at mygiveaday.com to volunteer for a project by March 25 to be eligible to win.
“The Derby Festival is fortunate to have such a large network of volunteers. We couldn’t return to producing all our events this year without them,” said Matt Gibson, KDF President and CEO. “It’s a real tribute to our community that we have so many people willing to give of themselves to help make Louisville a more compassionate place to live, work, and play.”
Individuals or groups wanting to find a project should visit mygiveaday.com, where projects and needs submitted by local non-profit agencies and other groups are listed. The Mayor urged individuals and companies to also use the website to report their own community service.
2021 Give A Day — Notable Numbers:
27,958 total volunteer hours given to projects during Give A Day Week 2021.
2,806 Brightside volunteers cleaned up neighborhoods and parks in Louisville.
1,500 individuals donated blood at Red Cross blood drives.
1,110 pounds of shoes donated to local non-profit WaterStep from MSD and Louisville Metro Government.
118 volunteers devoted 332 hours to planting trees around the community.
City lifts mask requirement for Metro facilities, employees
Mayor: COVID-19 still presents risks and ‘it’s never too late to get vaccinated’
LOUISVILLE, KY (March 4, 2022) — As the COVID-19 daily incidence rate continues to decline and the ranks of vaccinated residents increases, Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that masks will no longer be required in Louisville Metro Government buildings and vehicles, effective today.
“We’re making masks optional for people working and doing business in Metro Government facilities because the virus is declining in our community,” Mayor Fischer said. “But make no mistake — COVID-19 is still very present in our community and is still sending residents, mostly the unvaccinated, to hospitals. Our progress against COVID-19 wouldn’t be possible without so many residents making the obvious choice to get a free and safe vaccine and boosters offering strong protection against serious illness from the virus.”
The Mayor added that vaccines remain widely available at more than 100 locations throughout Louisville and thanked the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health & Wellness for their continued focus on delivering resources to fight the spread of COVID-19, including testing, vaccines and education.
The step is in accordance with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for COVID-19 community levels, which today place Louisville in the “medium” status and aligns with recent directives from Gov. Andy Beshear for state facilities.
Metro employees will no longer be required to wear masks when working outside Metro offices, as well. Exceptions to the new mask policy include:
Healthcare: All employees working or entering healthcare settings, participating in home visits or interacting with the public during an emergency medical response must wear face coverings, including LMPD, EMS, Fire, Public Health and Wellness.
Corrections: All Corrections employees and anyone entering the LMDC facilities must wear face coverings.
Homeless Services: All employees interacting with our homeless population must wear face coverings.
While masks are no longer required, employees who are unvaccinated, or have a known exposure to someone who has tested positive are encouraged to wear them for an additional layer of protection.
Louisville’s average daily incidence rate for today is 21.13. While 64.7% of residents have had at least two doses of the vaccine, only 44.4% of those who are eligible have received a booster dose. “For the best protection for yourself and others, it’s important to get all of the doses you’re eligible for,” said Mayor Fischer.
Louisville Metro Government hosts career fair to promote well-paying Metro positions
Metro hires Talent Acquisition Coordinator to better promote available career opportunities
LOUISVILLE, KY (March 4, 2022) — Louisville Metro Government today announced new, aggressive steps to identify, recruit, and hire employees to provide necessary services to the city’s residents during the most volatile job market in recent American history.
The steps include a career fair this month allowing the public to interact with more than 25 city departments looking to fill over 600 vacant positions.
“Like any diverse community ready to thrive, Louisville faces challenges and obstacles that will rely on diligent and innovative city workers,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “Economic trends have made attracting and retaining good employees deeply challenging, so we hope this career fair and the recent wage adjustments and incentives attract the best and brightest to join the Louisville Metro Government team.”
Ernestine Booth-Henry, Director of Human Resources for Metro Government, said the career fair will be instrumental in helping the city recover from two years of labor uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Like all businesses throughout the community, we have seen changes in how people view their careers and how they interact with their employers,” Booth-Henry says. “People are looking for more meaningful careers and greater empowerment in how they perform the work they do. They want flexible work schedules and opportunities to work from home, and in navigating the pandemic. We have learned that Louisville Metro Government is able to offer those opportunities for many of our positions.”
The career fair, to be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 17 at the Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St., will provide the public the chance to ask questions of hiring managers from all Metro Government departments and to apply for positions on-site.
Job openings cover a huge range of skills and interests, and all levels of experience and education. People can register to attend on-line and are encouraged to bring their resumes. Masks will be required to attend.
In addition to the career fair, Metro Government’s Human Resources department has recently added a new position dedicated to recruiting employees.
Johnathan Dow began work in November 2021 as the department’s Talent Acquisition Coordinator.
Talent and Retention Administrator Shante Thaxton said: “Because the hiring needs across Metro Government are so diverse, our past practice was to support individual departments in their recruiting efforts. In this increasingly competitive job market, however, we now see a need to coordinate the efforts of all departments, showing the public that a career with Metro Government is open to practically everyone in our community. John is going to be a critical player in this new focus.”
Dow added: “Effective and result-driven recruitment can never take place in a silo. Recruitment is more than getting others to join us. It is pairing an organization’s mission, goals, and values with those of like-minded attitudes and experience. Luckily for me, Metro Government has products and services that can be marketed to all segments of society, along with career paths that provide for the future development of its employees.”
Louisville Metro Council News
Metro Council Women’s Caucus, Office for Women teaming up to host Diaper Drive
Donations will be distributed through the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank
LOUISVILLE, KY (March 10, 2022) – Leaders with the Metro Council Women’s Caucus and the Louisville Metro Office for Women announced Thursday that they will be hosting a Diaper Drive with the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank during the month of March, coinciding with Women’s History Month.
During Thursday’s press conference, organizers expressed the significant need for diapers in the Louisville community, which is often an overwhelming burden that lands on women. Diapers for one child cost $80 per month on average, and one in three families lack adequate resources to buy enough, according to the Office for Women.
“We are committed to removing barriers to women’s full economic and social wellbeing,” said Gretchen Hunt, Office for Women Executive Administrator. “Diaper access is a critical link to ensure that women can access daycare, employment, and other opportunities. With research showing that every $1 invested in diaper need results in $11 return to family income, we cannot afford to ignore this critical need.”
Organizers are encouraging everyone to show their support by dropping off unopened packages of diapers for the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank, which is the only diaper bank in the Louisville area.
“Without an adequate supply of diapers, babies are exposed to serious health risks,” said Deanna Hornback, St. Bernadette Diaper Bank’s founder. “On top of that, babies may not be accepted into daycare without diapers of their own, and that means their caregivers are unable to work. We’re so thankful for every donation, because each one makes a huge difference.”
The St. Bernadette Diaper Bank supplied more than 100,000 diapers to 13 organizations last year, which still wasn’t enough to meet all the requests. Hornback said they are in constant need of diapers for all ages, but they’re running low specifically on pull-ups and diapers for newborns, size 5, and size 6.
“The Women’s Caucus is making it a priority to educate our community about issues facing women in Louisville,” said Paula McCraney (D-7), Women’s Caucus Co-Chair. “During a month when we are celebrating the vital role women have played in America’s history, we are also showing how we can come together to support mothers and protect the health of our children.”
By creating Metro Council’s first Women’s Caucus, members wanted to find ways to not just talk about women’s issues but to also take action. The Diaper Drive will be the first of many projects with the goal of supporting women.
“If a family is missing the basic necessities, then it’s hard to focus on anything but making it by,” said Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong (D-8), Women’s Caucus Co-Chair. “Diapers might sound insignificant, but these donations make a real impact. This simple act of kindness can have ripple effects on a child’s health, a parent’s wellbeing, and our city’s economic vitality.”
Anyone can drop off packages of new diapers in the red bin on the First Floor of City Hall, located at 601 W Jefferson St., through the month of March.
Checks can be mailed to the St. Bernadette Diaper Bank at 6500 St. Bernadette Ave., Prospect, Ky. 40059.
Office of Resilience and Community Services News
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Louisville receives additional $27 million for emergency rental assistance from the state to help prevent evictions
LOUISVILLE, KY (March 8, 2022) – Mayor Greg Fischer today thanked Gov. Andy Beshear for providing Louisville with $27 million of the state’s federal funds for emergency rental assistance, allowing the city to assist more Louisvillians harmed financially by the pandemic.
“We are grateful to Gov. Beshear and Team Kentucky for providing these additional dollars that will allow us to fund the eviction prevention relief applications currently in our pipeline,” the Mayor said. “These programs have been successful because of great partnerships between Louisville Metro, the state, the court system and our local nonprofits, which worked tirelessly alongside the staffs at our Office of Housing and Community Development and Office of Resilience and Community Services to provide a lifeline for many of our residents.”
From the start of the pandemic through Jan. 31, 2022, Louisville Metro Government has assisted 42,000 residents and distributed more than $96 million in emergency rental assistance.
In his remarks during a media briefing today, Gov. Beshear noted that the federal funding formula gave Louisville and Lexington, which have their own eviction relief programs, fewer funds than anticipated. Previously, in June 2021, the Governor granted each mayor’s request to allocate funds to keep their local programs going. With today’s commitment, the state will have provided Louisville with $54 million of its federal funds for emergency rental assistance.
“Once again, we are showing that Team Kentucky spirit by working with leaders in Lexington and Louisville to help Kentuckians who continue to be negatively impacted by the pandemic,” said Gov. Beshear, who also presented Lexington with additional rental assistance funds. “Whether it is the loss of income due to a family member’s death or continued medical bill hardships brought on by COVID, we owe it to those harmed by the pandemic to help them in this unprecedented time of need.”
With the additional rental assistance, Louisville Metro is able to continue processing the more than 2,700 applications in the queue for assistance, helping thousands more individuals and families stay safely housed. Still, based on the pipeline of applications and need, the city anticipates it will have to close applications at the end of March.
“The rental assistance programs have been a lifeline for many of our residents, and we recognize the tremendous demand that remains,” said Mayor Fischer, adding that the city continues to look ahead at longer-term solutions to the eviction crisis, including further efforts to expand the city’s affordable housing stock.
“More affordable housing means fewer people living beyond their means and fewer evictions. It is critical that we continue to invest in the creation and preservation of affordable housing, as well as explore other avenues to expand affordable housing in our city, such as establishing a statewide affordable housing credit,” he said.
In November, the Mayor and Metro Council signed an ordinance allocating $89 million in federal American Rescue Plan funding to address homelessness and affordable housing, including a $40 million investment in affordable housing units through the Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund (LAHTF). Since the beginning of Mayor Fischer’s administration, Louisville Metro has allocated more than $100 million to affordable housing through LAHTF and Louisville CARES.
“The investments made over the last few years, and especially in November, put Louisville on a trajectory to addressing the needs caused by the worst housing crisis in our history,” said Christie McCravy, executive director of Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund. “But it can't stop there. We must continue to invest more dollars in affordable housing to continue stabilizing families in need.”
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services now accepting applications for LIHEAP Crisis and LIHWAP programs
Eligible residents can apply for heating, water, and wastewater assistance
LOUISVILLE, KY (January 20, 2022) - Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services is now accepting applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis Component and the new Low Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). Applications will be accepted first come, first served during designated enrollment periods or until funds have been expended.
LIHEAP and LIHWAP can assist households, up to and including 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, who meet the program eligibility requirements. Benefits are paid directly to the household’s vendor.
The LIHEAP Crisis component is available through March 31, 2022, to assist households who demonstrate a home energy crisis situation. Crisis benefits will cover the minimum needed to alleviate the crisis not to exceed $600. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis situation until they reached their maximum benefit.
LIHWAP, an emergency assistance program authorized by ARPA (the American Rescue Plan Act), provides water and wastewater assistance through various components through September 30, 2023, or until funding is exhausted. Applications for the Subsidy and Crisis Components will be accepted through June 1, 2022.
LIHWAP Subsidy: Households can receive a one-time water service benefit ranging from $50 to $400 depending on income level, housing category, and water service benefit type.
LIHWAP Crisis: Households experiencing a water and/or wastewater crisis can receive assistance for the minimum to alleviate the crisis not to exceed $800. Households can reapply each time they experience a crisis until they have reached their maximum benefits.
Eligible households can apply for one or both components and participation in prior LIHEAP programs will not affect a household’s eligibility. Households must meet eligibility requirements, including income guidelines.
Appointments are required in advance to apply for LIHEAP and LIHWAP to make a drop-off appointment at one of seven locations utilizing an automated appointment system described below. Residents can apply for both LIHEAP and LIHWAP with one single appointment.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Crisis Component
How to apply: Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Elibility:
Households within 150% of 2021-22 Federal Poverty Guidelines, and
Received a disconnect notice from metered utility service provider, or
Received a current bill with a past due amount, or
Received an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent, or
Be within four days of running out of bulk fuel; or
Be within ten days of running out of pre-paid electric service.
Documentation:
Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP Drop Box locations or by clicking here.
Social Security card(s) or (official documentation with Social Security Numbers) or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household; and
Disconnect notice or a current bill with a past due amount for metered utilities; or
Eviction notice and copy of lease if heating expenses are included in the rent. or
Statement from utility company that shows 10 days or less of service if participating in pre-paid electric service.
LIHEAP Application and Family Profile Form can be downloaded at louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP or found at the LIHEAP office drop boxes.
LIHWAP (Low Income Home Water Assistance Program)
How to apply:
Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com.
Eligibility for LIHWAP Crisis:
Jefferson County within 150% of 2021-22 Federal Poverty Guidelines, and
Louisville Water/MSD account in arrears, or
Active payment plan due to arrears, or
Received a past due or disconnect notice, or
Water service has been disconnected.
Eligibility for LIHWAP Subsidy Component:
Jefferson County households within 150% of 2021-22 Federal Poverty Guidelines regardless of the status of their water bill.
Documentation:
If applying for the LIHWAP water assistance at the same time as LIHEAP, include the documentations above as well as:
Louisville Water Application and Family Profile Form found at drop box locations or online at https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP.
Most current Louisville Water Company bill and/or MSD bill
Proof of arrearage, payment plan, or disconnect notice for water and/or wastewater bill if applying for the LIHWAP Crisis Component.
Tenants whose water and wastewater bills are included in their rental payments are eligible to receive benefits. To be eligible the tenants must provide verification that they pay all or a portion (i.e. HUD Section 8 housing) of the water and/or wastewater bills. The organization responsible for payment to the utility provider must provide verification that a portion of the rent includes water and/or wastewater. A payment will be made on behalf of the household to the organization responsible for payment if the water and/or wastewater account information can be provided.
Copies of documentation, along with the downloadable LIHEAP, LIHWAP and Family Profile form and should be dropped off at the site you select, on the day of your appointment. Applicants will then be contacted by a staff within 72 hours (3 business days) of the appointment time.
For more descriptions about LIHEAP and LIHWAP income eligibility, drop off locations and other instructions, call the automated information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.
Eligibility for all programs is subject to program calendars, fund availability, appointment availability, verifiable household income and family size.
Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On-line Customer Service at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
Community Action Kentucky administers LIHEAP and LIHWAP in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services who receive the funding as a pass-through block grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS) serves as the Community Action Agency (CAA) for Louisville/Jefferson County, part of a network of 23 CAAs across Kentucky. For more information about RCS, visit our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or call 502-574-5050.
Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods News
Seven Counties Services
Seven Counties Services offers 24/7 assistance in times of crisis and remains dedicated to providing quality services to our community.
Seven Counties has served 34,000 people in our community through programs since 2019.
If you or someone you know struggles with mental health, substance use, or a developmental disability and is seeking help, please contact Seven Counties Services!
Louisville Metro has approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety. Of note, the recently created Juneteenth Jubilee Commission is still looking for interested citizens to apply to serve as Commissioners.
Kentucky is opening Driver Licensing Regional Offices across the state to make new REAL ID-compliant driving and identity credentials (as well as standard credentials) available to Kentuckians who prefer to use them for air travel and federal access benefits once enforcement begins May 3, 2023. Other federally approved documents, like a valid passport or passport card, are accepted for U.S. air travel.
- Online and mail-in license renewal are now available. Visit our compare my options tool to determine which option best fits your needs.
- Popup Driver Licensing Program locations will be available in select counties statewide throughout 2022. This traveling service brings all the services offered in Driver Licensing Regional Offices to local communities that don't have a regional office. Applicants must schedule an appointment below. Click here to learn more about the program.
- Avoid a repeat trip by arriving prepared. Learn what documents you need to bring by taking the IDocument Guide quiz or review a list of acceptable documents.
- Masks must be worn while inside a Driver Licensing Regional Office, regardless of vaccination status. We appreciate your assistance. Documented medical conditions that prohibit an individual from wearing a mask will be granted an exception.
- Driver Licensing Regional Offices are open to in-person visits from any Kentucky resident.
- Appointments are highly suggested, as limited space for walk-ins differs from site to site.
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Louisville mayoral candidate forum on renewable energy set for March 23
Louisville mayoral candidates will participate in a March 23 forum that will focus on environmental issues, specifically related to the Metro Council’s resolution in 2020 for Louisville to reach 100% clean energy by 2040. Six of the candidates for mayor have confirmed they will be part of the Zoom forum that will be run by “REAL Good News,” which is a group organized two years ago to encourage implementation of the Council’s renewable energy resolution.
The REAL Good News mayoral forum is co-sponsored by 100%REAL (the Renewable Energy Alliance of Louisville), Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light, the Christian Action group of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Greater Louisville Sierra Club, the Kentucky Conservation Committee, and Kentucky Resources Council.
Mayoral candidates who have agreed to be part of the forum are: Timothy Findley, Jr.; Skylar Beckett Graudick; Craig Greenberg; Chartrael Hall; Philip O. Molestina; and David Lawrence Nicholson. At the 90-minute forum to start at 7 p.m., each candidate will have a chance to talk about their position on the clean energy resolution and answer questions about implementation, from the REAL Good News group and from those attending by Zoom. People attending will also be encouraged to attend Metro Council meetings to speak in favor of implementing the resolution. Music by Louisville musician and activist John Gage will open and close the forum.
The REAL Good News group has been holding quarterly public Zoom events since 2020. Each of the events has included organizing speakers for Metro Council meetings, John Gage’s music, and guest speakers covering topics from the practicalities of implementing solar energy in Louisville and around the state to steps the Louisville Metro government is taking to act on the renewable energy resolution.
Louisville Vacant and Abandoned Property News
Have you ever thought about buying a vacant or abandoned property in Louisville? The city has many vacant or abandoned lots and buildings for sale at all times. If you’re a contractor or fixer-upper, you might consider buying an abandoned home to rehab. Once you fix it up, you could live in it or sell it for a profit. Or you may want to buy a vacant lot or a property in need of demolition, and build a new home. Other properties are suitable for starting a community garden or other agricultural project.
To manage the sale of vacant or abandoned properties, the city has a program called The Landbank Authority. The program’s goal is to put these properties back into productive use. The Landbank currently has about 500 properties available for sale and some are available for as little as $1. But in order to purchase properties, you must be able to prove to the Landbank that you can pay to refurbish or demolish the property, and you must complete the project within a set deadline. To see what’s available, visit the Landbank website. https://louisvilleky.gov/government/community-development/purchase-vacant-property-landbank. You’ll see two links, one for Lots and one for Structures. Choose Lots to view empty lots for sale and an explanation of the types of programs, including “Adjacent Side Yard”; “Cut It, Keep It”; “New Construction”; and “Agricultural Projects”. Choose Structures to see a list of vacant houses and other buildings for sale. Landbank has two categories for the sale of structures: “Save the Structure” and “Demo for Deed”. To save a structure, you must prove you have funds to rehab it and you must complete renovations within six months for exterior and 18 months for interior renovations. To buy a "Demo for Deed," you must simply prove you have funds to demolish the property.
Both the Lots and Structures pages have links and instructions to apply for purchase when you’re ready. Speaking of funds, that’s where we come in. At LHOME, we can’t help you purchase a property but we can help you renovate one. Qualified property owners can borrow up to $30,000 for 12 months, paying only interest on the loan. After the year is up, you can sell your renovated property or refinance it.
To learn more, please visit lhomeky.org or give us a call at 502-882-8091. One last tip: The city has a great tool called Lojic (lojic.org). Lojic lets you search by address for a specific property you want to know more about. Just type the address in the search bar and you’ll get reports about the property owner, the assessed value, zoning, voting district and more. Happy hunting!
Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community? Contact 311!
Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the new system. If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
Anything submitted in the old reporting system (prior to June 19, 2019) will not show in the new system. It is still being processed however. Please call Metro311 for status.
To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue with Metro 311 by following this link.
Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro 311 at 311.
Waste Management News
The Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue is open. This is a popular disposal site for large loads of unbagged yard waste, tree limbs and stumps up to three feet in diameter, construction debris, and large household items. (Fees may apply.) Residents can dispose of up to four tires, up to three electronic items, and up to three large household items for FREE! Details can be found on the website. Open Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
To report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day, use Metro311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegal dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.), please report it on our new online form.
Keep an eye out for the vehicles our Enforcement Team is currently looking for!
Don't contribute to the problem!
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you,ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truck loads of materials costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump your items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees may apply for additional items.)
Only set out junk or bulky items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside of the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Tips to Prevent Illegal Dumping on your Property
Keep your property well lit and clear of overgrown trees and shrubs.
Monitor your property - the presence of illegally dumped materials or bulky items set out too early attracts additional dumping.
Install security cameras - send your video or photos anonymously to us and enforcement officers can use identifying information to catch the perpetrator.
Cover your loads! A lot of litter ends up on the highway because of waste not properly contained in trucks
Remove vehicle debris after an accident. When a wrecked vehicle is removed, the debris must be removed with it.
Report materials that have been illegally dumped or "junk" set out on the wrong day to Metro311 or call 311 or 574-5000.
If you WITNESSED A PERSON illegally dumping and have information (pictures, license plate #, etc.) report it on our online form.
If you hire someone to dispose waste for you, ask to see their Waste Hauler License and do not pay without a disposal receipt. Properly disposing of truckloads of material costs at least $50 - if you're charged less than that, be suspicious. Perpetrators will often take your money and illegally dump items to avoid the disposal fee. Drop off up to three household items for free at the Waste Reduction Center. (Disposal fees apply for additional items.)
Only set out large items during your scheduled set out period. Residents in the Urban Services District can sign up for set out reminders using the Recycle Coach app. Residents outside the Urban Services District should call their contracted waste hauler for information.
Dispose of large items like tires and furniture at Pop-Up Drop-Off events – free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County.
LMAS Shelter Hits Max Capacity; Announces FREE Adoptions and a Free Crate for Large Dogs and WAIVED Redemption Fees for Unclaimed Pets
Agency issues urgent plea to community to help reduce the kennel population
LOUISVILLE, KY - (March 4, 2022) – Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) announces the shelter is operating at maximum capacity and takes proactive steps to reduce the kennel population by waiving adoption fees for large dogs and including a free dog crate; and waiving redemption fees for all unclaimed pets.
“LMAS has worked very hard to maintain its status as a No Kill Shelter for time and space,” said Ashley Book, interim shelter director. “We’re asking owners who are searching for a missing pet to visit the shelter. If you are planning to add a new four-legged friend to your family, make Animal House Adoption Center your first stop.”
Adoption fees are waived for approved adopters of adult dogs, 40lbs. or more, thanks Pay It Forward Free Adoptions Program. Adopters of large dogs will also receive a free dog crate through March 31.
Spay-Neuter, microchip, and vaccinations are included. Approved adopters can also foster-to-adopt select adoptable dogs. Adoption fees are waived but there is still a review and approval process. Jefferson County residents must also purchase a one-year, renewable pet, a requirement of the Louisville Metro Animal Ordinance. LMAS’ Animal House Adoption Center is located at 3516 Newburg Road. Walk-ins are welcome from 12-6pm daily.
Redemption fees are waived for unclaimed pets through March 15th. Owners can claim their impounded pet Monday-Saturday from 12-6pm, at the LMAS Harshaw Family Foundation Shelter, located at 3528 Newburg Road. Redemption fees will only be waived for pet owners with no previous violations, and cover microchipping, spay-neuter, licensing and vaccination fees. Court fees will not be waived. LMAS will work with owners who have outstanding balances and want to reclaim their pet.
At the start of his administration, Mayor Greg Fischer pledged to replace the city’s only open intake shelter, which had operated for decades as a high-kill shelter. Today, with the opening of a state-of-the-art Harshaw Family Foundation Animal Shelter in 2019 and Alley Cat Advocates headquarters in 2020, all the city’s animal-related services are located on one campus on Newburg Road, where residents can adopt a pet, purchase or renew a pet license or take a stray pet. In 2017, LMAS qualified as a No Kill Shelter for time and space for the first time, achieving a 92.8% live release rate for animals that entered the shelter. LMAS’ live release rate increased to 94.99% in 2021, and it continues its status as a No Kill Shelter for time and space.
Report Street Light Outages to LG&E
If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.
LMPD News
LMPD reminder: Please secure your property and stay vigilant!
The city has seen an increase of illegal activity, including vandalism, vehicle thefts, items stolen from vehicles, and gun shots reported over the past year. Here are several tips from LMPD that may seem simple but could be very effective in preventing crime in our neighborhoods!
Immediately report any suspicious person, activity (gunshots), or vehicles to (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-TIPS. This is not just for vehicle vandalism but drug activity, home/garage vandalism, gun shots - ANY suspicious activity! Make a police report!
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices, and even loose change. - Always lock your vehicle doors. - Remove garage door openers from vehicles usually parked outside. - Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. Do not warm up your vehicles without you in them! - Do not leave the windows of you vehicle open, or partially open. - Consider additional lighting around your property; try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area. - Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
Please remember to not leave your vehicle running and unattended!
Metro Emergency Repair Program
Eligibility criteria:
Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
Not available on rental property.
Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
May receive assistance once in a five year period.
Louisville-Jefferson County only.
Types of repairs:
Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
Electrical repairs/upgrades.
Water line repairs/replacement.
Sewer line repairs/replacement.
Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).
LFPL has lots of free programs, storytimes, and other activities for kids and teens throughout the year. Learn more at www.LFPL.org/events.
Louisville Zoo News
Louisville Zoo Get Healthy Walking Club Presented by Norton Healthcare Kicks Off
the Walking Season March 1
The Louisville Zoo Get Healthy Walking Club presented by Norton Healthcare returns March 1 and launches the Zoo’s walking season, which runs through Oct. 31, 2022.
The Walking Club is now accepting new enrollment and is free to join. Club membership offers free entry into the Zoo from 8 to 9:15 a.m. (walkers can enjoy the Zoo until 9:30 a.m.).
The Zoo walker’s loop at the Louisville Zoo is a hard-surface 1.1-mile walk where visitors may enjoy both flat areas and hilly terrain along with the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Directional signs keep walkers on track and provide special health tips along the way. Walkers enter at the front gate and MUST present the Norton Healthcare Get Healthy ID to the attendant.
Membership to the Zoo is not required to enroll in the Walking Club. Zoo exhibits, concessions, rentals, etc., are not opening during the Walking Club hours. If walkers would like to visit the Zoo exhibits, they must re-enter the Zoo via the front gate at 10 a.m. with a paid receipt or Zoo membership.
Along with our Walking Club, Norton Healthcare is also assisting Zoo guests in taking further steps to good health with tips to stay healthy featured at the Zoo’s two smoking areas.
Throo the Zoo — Save the Date!
Walkers and runners will want to save the date for the wildest 5K in town — Throo the Zoo presented by Norton Audubon Hospital — now a fall run favorite occurring Nov. 12, 2022. Registration begins June 7, 2022. Please check the Zoo’s website at louisvillezoo.org/throo for updates.
Additional Activities
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - Celebrate the Earth Saturdays: Join the Zoo for virtual fun on social media. They’ll be sharing great videos from their eco-partners, including Louisville Metro Public Works, about ways you can help protect our planet!
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - ZooPoopyDoo Compost Sales: Get your garden ready for spring with the Zoo’s unique, high-quality ZooPoopyDoo compost.
April 2: Trees Louisville Tree Giveaway
Starting at 7:30 a.m., 300 five-gallon trees will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Zoo bus parking lot.
April 11, 18, 25 - Funday Mondays: Enjoy $5.25 Zoo admission courtesy of LG&E and KU Foundation.
Sunday, April 24 - Earth Day at the Zoo ($8.25 general admission): Enjoy $8.25 Zoo admission PLUS free parking courtesy of LG&E and KU Foundation. There will be community eco-partner displays. Join the fun and learn what you can do to help save our planet!
Wednesday, April 27, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. - Conservation and Conversations: A virtual panel discussion with National Land Trust, WestRock Recycling and LG&E and KU representatives on sustainability best practices.
The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state Zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Fall/winter hours continue through March 18, 2022, 10 a.m. ─ 4 p.m. (stay until 5 p.m.). Zoo entry hours from March 19 ─ Sept. 18, 2022 are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (enjoy the Zoo until 6 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Brightside News
Sweep & Sip - April
Following our March event, we will continue the monthly series at Shippingport Brewing Co. on Sunday, April 3rd at 11:30 A.M. Brightside will provide the locations to be cleaned as well as bags and gloves. All you have to do is show up! Each brewery offers a special for volunteers following the cleanup. We hope to see you there!
Our Spring Community-Wide Cleanup is happening Saturday, April 16th! Be a part of this city-wide event to keep Louisville looking bright and beautiful by finding more information here. Registration will open February 28th.
We encourage all residents make a difference by taking part in our Community-Wide Cleanup-- it is a great service opportunity for boy/girl scouts, sports teams, faith groups, community organizations, and corporate teams.
Cleanups are an integral part of Brightside's mission and without the help of volunteer groups, and many other volunteers throughout the year, Brightside could not achieve our goals of a cleaner, greener Louisville.
Neighborhoods can hold their own cleanups at any point throughout the year and we can provide gloves and bags for each Neighborhood Cleanup. We will work with Solid Waste Management to have the collected litter bags picked up. Give us a call at (502) 574-2613 or register online about two weeks prior to your event to schedule your cleanup and for information about getting supplies.
Brightside & KY Derby Festival Post-Thunder Cleanup
Every Louisvillian loves Thunder, but we don't love to see all the litter that accumulates during the event! On Sunday, April 24th, come support clean, green spaces with us and our partner, the KY Derby Festival, to clean up the areas surrounding Thunder Over Louisville. Watch for future newsletters and Brightside's social media posts about further details for this event.
Attention video game fans! This weekend at the Triple Crown Pavilion, enjoy tons of free-play games! Play your favorite arcade, pinball, console or computer game until your heart is content!
Along with all the games, there will be several vendors selling an array of products from kawaii knitted animals to 8-bit artwork. The full list of games and vendors can be found on the Louisville Arcade Expo website.
Daily competitions will be held, including trivia on Friday a costume contest on Saturday (one for kids and one for adults). The daily schedule can also be found on their website homepage!
Hours are Friday 2 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight, and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Shorts HD and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, with all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action, and Documentary. Screening at the Speed Art Museum, this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! The Academy Awards take place Sunday, March 27. For a full list of Shorts, visit their event calendar and select the date and time you would like to attend.
The schedule is as follows:
Friday, March 11, 6 p.m. Documentary Saturday, March 12, 3 p.m. Live-Action Saturday, March 12, 6 p.m. Animation Sunday, March 13, 2 p.m. Documentary
Tickets are $12 or $8 for Speed members. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours is required to attend Speed Cinema screenings.
The in-person St. Patrick's Day Parade is back in the Highlands this year! Join them this year as they celebrate The Return of St. Patrick!
Together with friends admire beautifully adorned parade units as they march by, and enjoy food and drinks with friends at one of the several surrounding restaurants and bars! There's only one requirement: WEAR YOUR GREEN! 🍀
This event is free and open to the public. It is put on with the help of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Louisville chapter. As always, drink responsibly, Louisville. Parade begins at the corner of Broadway and Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
Gather the family and head to the Frazier History Museum for a fun-filled Saturday of crafts, story times, kid-friendly tours, and special guests! They will be exploring and celebrating individuals who have broken barriers to help improve our world, from amazing inventor Garrett Morgan to the first Black woman doctor in Kentucky, Sara Fitzbutler.
Admission is free. If you are able, they are taking donations of 12" fashion dolls representing people of color for Bridge Kids International for storytelling camps this summer! Dolls can be new or used, and articulated (dolls with moving joints) are preferred.
Are you feeling lucky? Then come down to Fourth Street Live! for the St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl: Shamrocks and Shenanigans! Wear you best green attire and celebrate St. Patty's Day!
Bar crawl ticket includes access to drink specials, a Shamrocks and Shenanigans collectible mug, and one free drink ticket (domestic beer and premium wells only).
Get your tickets here. This event is 21+ only, please drink responsibly.
This Saturday evening at the Louisville Night Market come and find your new favorite small-business, shop locally grown produce, have a cocktail, or grub down at one of the delicious food trucks!
There will be several vendors set up selling items like home decor, bath and body products, clothing, beauty products, and more! Live music will also be playing, so come shop and dance the night away!
Come visit Louisville's pop-up flea market, with food trucks, craft beer & cocktails, great vendors, live music, entertainment & more!
For those interested in becoming a vendor at the Flea Off Market, click here. This event is free and open to the public. Hours are Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This annual event, presented by APRON Inc., highlights the vast diversity of Louisville's independent restaurants by asking Kentuckiana to support our restaurant community!
For previous Dine-Around events, restaurants have donated a portion of their profits- but this year APRON will not be asking for proceeds from the restaurants as part of the event. After two long years of struggles, APRON Inc. wants to showcase the vibrant restaurant scene and continue to help area restaurants.
During the week of March 13th - 19th, they simply ask the community to rally around our restaurants and Dine-Around in as many independent restaurants as they can, and tell them APRON sent you. In addition to supporting the restaurants during this event week, people can make financial donations at anytime through APRON’s website.
Join the Kentucky Derby Festival for the 2022 kick-off event, the Official Poster Unveiling plus artist meet & greet!
This ticketed event at Mellwood Art Center will feature hors d'oeuvres and food pairings, Four Roses Bourbon cocktail sampling, first look & opportunity to purchase the 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival Official Merchandise & Product Line, and more! Attendees will also receive a 2022 Official Poster Pin.
In 1951, two women, with their Heinz terrier, “Pickles”, bought a trailer, packed up their equipment, closed up their Long Beach “Hobby Looms Studio” and started on a year-long tour across the United States and Canada promoting their idea of using algebraic expressions to write weaving drafts.
These two women were Mathematician, Ada K. Dietz, and Textile Artist, Ruth E. Foster. Their work made a definitive contribution to creative folk-art growth, including inspiring the beginnings of the Cross Country Weavers (CCW) in 1957. In collaboration for this exhibit, current members of the group have created new interpretations of Algebraic Expressions to be shown alongside the Loomhouse’s collection of original woven samples and artifacts from the writing and publishing of Algebraic Expressions in Handwoven Textiles draft book, and Dietz and Foster’s tour across the country.
Gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Opening reception is Saturday, March 5, 2 - 4 p.m., free and open to the public.
See the Zoo in a whole new light as you enjoy one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED light bulbs.
Embark on a journey to the far east as you stroll alongside dramatic cultural displays celebrating the rich heritage and craftsmanship of lantern artisans. Dramatic archways illuminate the way on a magical journey past colorful peacocks, slithering serpents, and a beautiful African savanna. Majestic butterflies beckon you into a world of larger-than-life insects and animals from all around the world. Kids (or kids at heart) can become part of the magic while swaying on our glowing moonlight swings or stepping inside a gigantic kaleidoscope for some whirling, twirling fun. The wonder of Wild Lights is sure to create glowing smiles and bright memories for guests of all ages.
Opening night is Friday, March 18th. Wild Lights will be open every Thursday through Sunday until June 5th.
General Public tickets are $20, members $17, and children 2 and under are free. Purchase your tickets ahead of time here!
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
LouieConnect
Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more. Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.
***Important Metro Services Phone Numbers***
Air Pollution: (502) 574-6000
Animal Services: (502) 363-6609 or (502) 361-1318
Brightside: (502) 574-2613
Community Services & Revitalization: (502) 574-4377
Congressman John Yarmuth: (502) 582-5129
IPL (Code Enforcement): (502) 574-3321
Legal Aid Society: (502) 584-1254
LG&E Business: (502) 627-3313 or (800)- 331-7370
LG&E Residential: (502) 589-1444 or (800) 331-7370
LMPD 6th Division: (502) 574-2187
LMPD Anonymous Tipline: (502) 574-LMPD (5673)
LMPD: (Non Emergency): (502) 574-7111 or (502) 574-2111
